ive had these arguments with my buddy a few times. i own a 5th gen, but was initially looking for a 98 or 99, and still like the 4th a bit more. some argue that the 00 up are actually better cars, look better, etc. i like the clean body and tails on the 4th, as well as the lighter weight!!! the big plus on the 5th for me is the interior!!! but overall which do u guys think is a better car ans y..........and dont say its better just cause u have it.

 

each gen has its pros and cons...

 

I love the 5th gen front, but cant stand the 5th gen rear.
4th gen overall exterior is lovely.

4th Gen gets my vote.

 

4th gen, far better looking exterior IMO... lighter, faster... the interior's aren't that much different. 5.5 gen... different story.

 

Weight and clean body lines makes me vote for the 4G. The only thing that the 5G has on the fourth gen in my mind is the VI and interior.

 

I have an A32 and A33B, and

 

So you have the best and worst of both worlds.

 

I love my A32 ... And would rather have an A32 with a 3.5L ... The A33B looks nice, but so does an A32, some days I like the new, and some days I like the old ... But am glad I have both.

 

Well I believe in the 4th gen over any 5th or 6th gen maxima from a TUNER'S outlook. It is the superior vehicle when you look at it from this aspect. You can add the 3.5 swap, boost, juice or all inclusive (I am excluding basic bolt ons for the 3.0 because bolt on for bolt most 5-5.5th gen have an edge) and you will have a definite advantage over the upper gens mostly due to it being a lighter car. Now if you want to have a decent looking car with good power(whether it be stock, bolt-ons, or juice) and low mileage then 5th-5.5 gens are for you. Me personally, my 4th gen WILL be a weekend warrior. I will be looking to get a family car sometime next year. The 97-99 is in the Honda/Acura territory, where it is looked upon as a "young kids car to tinker with". It has no status whatsoever unless it is within the "tuner" crowd. Once again....my own opinion.

 

well if something we to happen to your 5th gen (god forbid) you'd have a vq 35 engine handy.

 

Don't say that But you're correct.


This entire thread is a and and ..

 

5.5 gen gets my vote

 

Your right. My lips are sealed.

 

More room, power, bigger brakes and the side airbags make the 5th gen the car of choice. On a tighter budget I would jump on a 4th gen in an instant due to its proven reliability and lower running costs.

 

4th gen all around, I always put performance first, but it can be made to look real good. I still love 5th gens though. That interior is nice.

 

Not by much at all.

 

This thread is pretty stupid since the people with a 4th gen will vote for the 4th gen and people with a 5th gen will vote 5th gen... Can you guess what I vote for?


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What about those of us with both

 

both look beautiful when modded right...and both can be very fast aswell..

 

wanna know where my vote goes to when it involves the 6th gen?

 

Those who have both... vote for both... Just like you lol

 

Big enough difference that 15s don't clear them

 

Fronts 11.0" vs 11.68" ..

A34 brakes > than 1,2,3,4,5g brakes, but heavier.

 

FTW.

/thread

 

I vote for 4th gen by comparing/contrasting cost factors (what you get, and for how much)...what does that white picture with the O RLY on the side stand for? heh - nevermind found it in the FAQs for FAQs

 

your buddy is right, super6

4th gen rules.

it looks better, i love the 4th gen front and rear, 5th gen has an ugly rear and i don't like the big oval grille in the front, at all

but i like the interior of the 5th gen better, but i'd still go with 350z seats in a 4th gen, recover everything in good leather, new, fresh smelling, matching carpet and call it a day

i fell in love with the 4th gen maxima back in 94,when it first came out, so i have my reasons.

but the 5th gen has a very good motor and trans, in that respect it is better than the 4th gen, but 00vi is not enough to make the 5th gen better

4th gen Rules! 2k1 Mustang rules too! but only in red

 

What about a VQ35?

Motor & trans? Explain ...

 

I'd much rather have a VQ35 powered 5-gen. Seems like it gets a better auto tranny also.

 

jeff
super6 has a 2000 maxima, hence he's got the vq30dek , not the VQ35

the better motor is the VQ30dek or the VQ35De in 5.5gen than the vq30de

the better tranny is the 00-01 5-speed with dual synchros on 3rd gear
and the 5-speed auto that came in the 5.5gen can handle much more power than 4th gen auro, the 00-01 auto is the same as 4th gen auto.

i don't know if the vq35 6-speed is better than the 3.0 5-speed depends on driver preference

 

Here is his original post:

He says "00 up" I would assume 00 up = 00-03. As the 02-03 still have the older body style but have the newer engine. He doesn't necessarily say as compared to his particular car.

 

i'll take a VE powered 3rd gen.

 

Can I have whatever you're smoking?

 

Jime says he prefers the 4th gen auto (faster shifts) and he has run 12.1 in both of his cars...

 

No 5AT option in A33B(02/3)

 

only because they have the 6AT. More gears= more time in the peak power range if driven right.

 

Wait. The 6-gen has a 6sp auto tranny?

 

Only 6AT's I know of are found in Bavarian Motor Works .... You probably meant 6MT. Oh shnikeys, Jeffy beat me to it.

 

i had a 4th gen now i have a 5th gen i like both

 

4th gen all they way baby!

 

4g > 5g

5.5g > 4g

all depends on how much $$ ur willing to drop... If I was struggling to get enough $$ to buy a 4g, then I'd buy a 4g, if I had enough money to get a 5.5g, then I'd get the 5.5g.